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ancient egypt vocab
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Delta | a triangle-shaped deposit of soil near the mouth of a river |
| Cataract | steep rapids in a river; a very large waterfall |
| Dynasty | rulers from the same family, passed on from father to son |
| hieroglyph | a symbol used in hieroglyphics, an Ancient Egyptian writing system |
| Pharaoh | a ruler of ancient Egypt |
| obelisk | a tall, four sided stone pillar that tapers at the top like a pyramid |
| Noble | a high birth or rank |
| Papyrus | a long, thin reed; also, the paper-like writing material made by Egyptians from the reed’s pith |